3:54 pm
Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Party, was absent from Mashujaa Day ceremony held in Kitui County, a move that drew immediate criticism from both politicians and commentators.
3:20 pm
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has paid a solemn visit to the grave of the late Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County, a day after the statesman was laid to rest.
2:51 pm
Kimani Mbugua’s father has appealed to Kenyans to help raise Ksh2.5 million to cover his son’s burial expenses.
2:18 pm
President Ruto says Kenya needs at least 50 mega dams and two acres of irrigation for food security.
1:40 pm
The United Nations faces a “race to bankruptcy” unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warns.
1:08 pm
The Gang Suppression Force (GSF), which includes Kenyan troops deployed to Haiti, has dismissed reports claiming that two Kenyan officers were killed during an operation in the Caribbean nation.
12:49 pm
Raila Odinga has been conferred the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (C.G.H.), the country’s highest civilian honour, days after his death.
12:10 pm
President Ruto leads a one-minute of silence at Ithookwe Stadium in honour of Raila Odinga.
11:54 am
Nairobi County has issued a one-week notice to traders and property owners in Eastleigh estate to clean up drainage systems located within 10 metres of their premises or face fines of up to Ksh200,000.
11:12 am
DCI begins probe after a GSU officer attached to Governor Barasa lost his gun in the commotion during Raila's funeral in Bondo on Sunday.
10:56 am
Defence CS Tuya and CDF Kahariri have been urged to take action following claims of irregularity in the KDF recruitment after a youth in Garissa claimed he was replaced after finishing first.
10:17 am
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei calls for the immediate removal of ODM party Secretary General, Senator Edwin Sifuna, saying he is sabotaging the party's political success.
9:46 am
President William Ruto arrives at Ithookwe Stadium for Mashujaa Day Celebrations.
9:16 am
Interior PS Raymond Omollo says the 10,000-seater Ithookwe Stadium is full and asks Kenyans seeking to join the celebrations to wait for the gates to open for them to sit on the grass after the military parade.
8:55 am
Thousands troop into Ithookwe Stadium for Mashujaa Day celebrations, including Governors, MPs, and other leaders, among dignitaries expected is Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, President of Senegal.
8:13 am
Several people were injured in a grisly accident after a 14-seater matatu and a private car plunged into the Mbagathi River along Magadi Road on Sunday evening.
7:50 am
KNH has been overwhelmed with injuries from the Kasarani Stadium stampede witnessed during public viewing of Raila Odinga's body last Thursday, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is told.
7:10 am
Preparations for this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations are complete, with Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County fully ready to host the national event, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has confirmed.
Sun, 19 October 2025
7:34 pm
Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, President of Senegal, arrives in Nairobi; he is expected to grace the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui tomorrow.
6:55 pm
Mourners storm Kang'o Ka Jaramogi moments after Raila Odinga's body is lowered to his grave; they sing and dance at the gravesite.
5:18 pm
Raila Odinga is laid to rest, with the family, led by Mama Ida, Rosemary, Winnie and Raila Jr, laying wreaths at his gravesite.
5:03 pm
Mama Ida Odinga leads her family and leaders, including President Ruto, in sprinkling soil onto Raila’s coffin as he is laid to rest.
4:53 pm
Raila Odinga given a 17-gun salute during the burial ceremony at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi.
4:45 pm
The body of Raila Odinga arrives at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi for burial.
3:43 pm
Raila’s long-time bodyguard, Maurice Ogeta, is to be handed a state job in recognition of his loyalty and dedication to the late opposition leader, President Ruto announces.
3:10 pm
Shops in Kisumu remained closed as the city joined the nation in mourning the death of Raila Odinga.
2:22 pm
Governor James Orengo has warned against the killing of political parties in the name of unity under the broad-based government; he said this while eulogising Raila Odinga as the father of democracy.
1:52 pm
Pope Leo XIV has declared 7 new saints in St Peter's Square during the 2nd canonisation ceremony of his pontificate.
1:14 pm
Governor Gladys Wanga asks President Ruto to rename Talanta Stadium to Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium and invite Arsenal to play Harambee Stars in Raila's honour.
